- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$286
Average price
$316
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to London will cost around $316 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $286.
It's difficult to get from Leiden to London without transferring at least 2 times.
SPR 5741 · ICD 1834+
9167
IC 3155+
ECD 9548+
9167
IC 3141 · ICD 2434+
9167
IC 28536 · BST 930132 · IC 1157+
9167
IC 3147+
ECD 9540+
9167
IC 3163+
ECD 9556+
9376 · 9161
IC 3163+
ECD 9556+
9476 · 9161
IC 3141 · ICD 2434+
9143
IC 3125 · ICD 1818+
9125
SPR 4312 · BST 930089 · IC 1127+
9125Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leiden to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$288 Average price | $106 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to London:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Leiden to London costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to London costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $201 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to London costing on average $288 (€237).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
You'll arrive about 2h 42m sooner (3h 41m by train vs 6h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $288 (€237) compared to roughly $126 (€104) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to London trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BSN 928598 · IC 701417+ 9125 | 5:36 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h21 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 1422+ ECD 9512+ 9143 | 5:40 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h17 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 1422+ 9125+ ECD 9512 | 5:40 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h17 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 4321+ ECD 9516+ 9125 | 6:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h23 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
BSN 928579 · IC 2215+ 9143 | 6:36 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h21 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
BSN 928579 · IC 2215+ 9125 | 6:36 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h21 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 4312 · BST 930089 · IC 1127+ 9322 | 6:57 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h00 | 12:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 4 transfers | |
SPR 4312 · BST 930089 · IC 1127+ 9125 | 6:57 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h00 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
SPR 4312 · BST 930089 · IC 1127+ 9143 | 6:57 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h00 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3125 · ICD 1818+ 9143 | 7:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h45 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3125 · ICD 1818+ 9125 | 7:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h45 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3125 · ICD 1818+ 9322 · 9129 | 7:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h45 | 12:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3131+ 9143+ ECD 9524 | 8:42 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h15 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3131+ 9157+ ECD 9524 | 8:42 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h15 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3131+ 9370 · 9161+ ECD 9524 | 8:42 AM Leiden Centraal | 13h15 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
SPR 6731 · SPR 4031+ 9157 | 8:53 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h04 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6731 · SPR 4031+ 9143 | 8:53 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h04 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6731 · SPR 4031+ 9376 · 9161 | 8:53 AM Leiden Centraal | 13h04 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3133 · ICD 1826+ 9157 | 9:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h45 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3133 · ICD 1826+ 9370 · 9161 | 9:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h45 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3133 · ICD 1826+ 9143 | 9:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h45 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6733 · SPR 4033+ 9370 · 9161 | 9:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h34 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
SPR 6733 · SPR 4033+ 9157 | 9:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h34 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6733 · SPR 4033+ 9143 | 9:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h34 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3135+ 9157+ ECD 9528 | 9:42 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h15 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3135+ 9143+ ECD 9528 | 9:42 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h15 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3135+ 9376 · 9161+ ECD 9528 | 9:42 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h15 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3141 · ICD 2434+ 9143 | 11:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h45 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3141 · ICD 2434+ 9157 | 11:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h45 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3141 · ICD 2434+ 9167 | 11:12 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h45 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 5741 · ICD 1834+ 9167 | 11:21 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h36 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6741 · SPR 4041+ 9167 | 11:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h34 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6741 · SPR 4041+ 9157 | 11:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h34 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28528 · BST 930124 · IC 1149+ 9167 | 12:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 10h23 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3147+ ECD 9540+ 9167 | 12:42 PM Leiden Centraal | 10h15 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3147+ 9157+ ECD 9540 | 12:42 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h15 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 5747 · ICD 1840+ 9167 | 12:51 PM Leiden Centraal | 10h06 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 5747 · ICD 1840+ 9370 · 9161 | 12:51 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h06 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
SPR 5747 · ICD 1840+ 9157 | 12:51 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h06 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28530 · BST 930126 · IC 1151+ 9167 | 1:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h53 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3149 · ICD 2442+ 9167 | 1:12 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h45 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3149 · ICD 2442+ 9157 | 1:12 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h45 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 5749 · ICD 1842+ 9167 | 1:21 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h36 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 5749 · ICD 1842+ 9376 · 9161 | 1:21 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h36 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
SPR 5749 · ICD 1842+ 9157 | 1:21 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h36 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28536 · BST 930132 · IC 1157+ 9167 | 2:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h23 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3155+ 9167+ ECD 9548 | 2:42 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h15 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3155+ 9157+ ECD 9548 | 2:42 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h15 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 5755 · ICD 1848+ 9167 | 2:51 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h06 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 5755 · ICD 1848+ 9476 · 9161 | 2:51 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h06 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
SPR 5755 · ICD 1848+ 9157 | 2:51 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h06 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3163+ ECD 9556+ 9167 | 4:42 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h15 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3163+ ECD 9556+ 9376 · 9161 | 4:42 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h15 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 3163+ 9476 · 9161+ ECD 9556 | 4:42 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h15 | 8:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
SPR 5763 · ICD 1856+ 9167 | 4:51 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h06 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Leiden to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $111 (€91) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€91) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 9:45 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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